Diego suffers from narcolepsy. Which of the following symptoms is he likely to have?
A) temporary paralysis of the voluntary muscles while awakening from deep sleep
B) lack of REM sleep at night
C) breathing difficulties at night
D) falling asleep without warning during alert activities during the day

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness, and individuals with narcolepsy may have sudden episodes of falling asleep during the daytime, even during activities that normally would keep them awake. Therefore, the best choice is D- falling asleep without warning during alert activities during the day. A is describing sleep paralysis, B is describing REM sleep behavior disorder, and C is describing sleep apnea, which are not typical symptoms of narcolepsy.

Diego Suffers from Narcolepsy